Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Moving On A Budget

In response to today's economic woes, Starving Students Moving Company presents moving tips: "How To Move On A Budget". Here are some suggestions on how you can cut costs and relocate your home or office successfully.

1.Determine your budget. If you are hiring movers, you'll need a reasonable budget, which will vary according to the size of your move and how far you are moving. Start by asking friends who did a similar move what their costs were associated and about the details of the move. If you are informed about the rate details, you can make a good comparison and best determine a budget.

2. Book your move in advance. Generally, you’ll receive better pricing if you book farther in advance. Ask about promotions or if there are less expensive days to move. Generally, week days and off-peak days will be at a lower rate and less busy if that’s an option for you.

3. Order Starving Studentspacking supplies in advance. We offer packing supplies on our website with free shipping to save you money: SSMovers.com . This will save you money on gas too since you won’t be driving around seeking supplies. You might also want to stop by the grocery store for scrap boxes. These aren’t the best for keeping your precious items safe, but they come in handy for extra items you didn’t consider or as packing material for strange-shaped items.

4. Invite friends and family over to help you pack and /or unpack. This is a good time to get together since you are moving, and you are very busy with moving arrangements and final details. Starving Students also offers packing services. If you need assistance packing or unpacking, we are glad to help. If its light packing, we might even be able to do it on the same day as your move.

5. Prepare your furniture for transit before the movers arrive. Starving Students movers are professionals. If we see something that requires more attentive protection, we’ll take the initiative and fortify the bubble wrap on table corners for example. Anything you can do to prepare for the arrival of your movers will speed things up and save you money.

6. Plan the placement of your furniture before the moving day. A lot of time can be lost with difficult to move items. If your movers have trouble taking a large couch downstairs for example, they may have to find an alternate route. Measure furniture and door frames to verify that furniture will fit in your new location and think about where you’d like it to go. This can help you with cable company arrangements as well in case you need new cable connections for your TV.

7. Map the route for your movers. Suggesting the best route for your movers to drive to the new location can increase efficiency. Avoid traffic and roads that are difficult for trucks to maneuver. Make sure that your movers also know the best way to access your new location with your belongings in tow.

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